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Beageal · Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:18 am Post subject: Rock n' f' n' Roll

Hey, does anybody know of any websites that have info about the rock clubs in and around the Seoul/Itaewon area? Especially if they give dates, showtimes, and maybe even links to info about the bands. I'm not talking about internationally-touring million-dollar rock groups or anything, just local folk who've got something good going on. All the K-Pop I hear walking around Bundang during the day is starting to kill me. I need some distortion, some power chords, some microphone screeching, maybe even some instrument smashing. Any info'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

Is this what you went to Korea for?! What are you going to do with your life!?! Razz

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

Good live music in Korea is a rarity.

Keep checking in here for info. There's usually a thread or two about some live music coming up.

the eye · Joined: 29 Jan 2004

I would pay to see that Twisted Sister video again.
WHAT ARE YOU GO-ING TO DOOO WITH YOURR LIIIIFE?!?!

nice one, SuperFly.

sorry for the derailment Beageal.

fruitcake · Joined: 18 Apr 2004 Location: shinchon

there's clubs in itaewon that often have music: J Bar, The Big Electric Cat (both located behind the Hamilton Hotel). Woodstock also has live music every night (the guitarist there is worth checking out). If you like Hard Rock, then you should see Faded (they play at least once a week). If you're into blues / rock, there's Bluefrog and Company. They play at the Cat every Wednesday, which is a blues jam (anyone is free to come and join) and the occasional weekend. If you like alternative rock with a touch of Lou Reed, then the Squids will do it for you. There's other bands out there floating around - not too hard to find them. In terms of an actual publication that lists clubs and bands, you're out of luck (at least where Itaewon's concerned). But if you just poke around, you'll find somebody playing something somewhere.

Swiss James · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai

similarly in Hongdae there are live music clubs all over the place, Soundaholic, the Drug Club (presumably anyway, it's in the Lonely Planet although I've never found it), Aura, Ssamzie Space- they often have lists of bands outside, but what they play and where you can find it online? Mulla-yo

Beageal · Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:48 pm Post subject:

jonnyyaa · Joined: 19 May 2003 Location: korea

hey - on saturday december 4th a really good professional band is playing at the Big Electrc Cat.(in Itaewan, behind Hamilton Hotel). lots of classic 80s, 90s, 00s, but no heavy metal (opera man is definately not in the house). check it out...u won't be disappointed. i know these guys have a few music grads and lots of experience so it should be cool. oh its pop/rock type of stuff. sorry no lip/dance synching...see ya out there...so put on ur red shoes and dance the blues (thx mr. bowie)

jonnyyaa · Joined: 19 May 2003 Location: korea

rock n roll comin ur way saturday nite at the Big Electric Cat (in Itaewan behind the Hamilton Hotel). Come on out for a great nite....and it'll be full of great live tunes too. free admission and good prices on booze. 10 - 1

Khunopie · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: rock n roll...

matthews_world · Joined: 15 Feb 2003